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  • Sing for the King - the RSCM invites choirs to celebrate the coronation in song

    Added February 7, 2023 by Frances Wilson - 442 views - 0 comments
    The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) announces ‘Sing for the King’, a special choral music commission from acclaimed British singer and composer Joanna Forbes L’Estrange to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023. The Mountains shall bring peace uses words from the Psalms, including ‘Give the King they... read more

  • New critical edition of Stainer's The Crucifixion published by the Royal School of Church Music

    Added February 1, 2023 by Frances Wilson - 275 views - 0 comments
    JOHN STAINER: THE CRUCIFIXION – new critical edition published by the Royal School of Church Music ‘This is an exciting and important addition to RSCM's catalogue. Authoritatively edited, clearly laid out, and handsomely presented, this volume is ideal for every choir performing this classic work.’ Bertie Baigent, Director of Mu... read more

  • Love is the Answer by Thomas Hewitt Jones

    Added November 30, 2022 by Frances Wilson - 174 views - 0 comments
    Award-winning composer Thomas Hewitt Jones wrote the music and words of 'Love is the Answer' during lockdown in the midst of the pandemic in 2020, at a time when choirs were forbidden to meet to sing together. The result is an enchanting outpouring of love for family, friends and carol services as well as for the Holy birth, expressing in soaring m... read more

  • She Is The River with Corra Sound

    Added November 23, 2022 by Frances Wilson - 210 views - 0 comments
    SHE IS THE RIVER Corra Sound, directed by Amy Bebbington, with Gabriella Jones, harp Saturday 3rd December, 7pm St Nicolas Church, Bury Street, Guildford GU2 4AW A unique programme which highlights the power of the female voice, featuring glorious music for upper voices and harp. This unique programme, highlighting the power of female creative... read more

  • Christmas Past, Present & Future with Zeb Soanes

    Added November 15, 2022 by Frances Wilson - 144 views - 0 comments
    CHRISTMAS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE: THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS IN OUR HISTORIC CHURCHES  1st December 2022, 7-8.30pm, All Hallows by the Tower, London EC3R 5BJ Narrator: Zeb Soanes of ClassicFM Presented by the Royal School of Church Music & the Churches Conservation Trust Following a successful partnership for the virtual event The Big Chris... read more

  • Christmas with Sonoro

    Added October 24, 2022 by Frances Wilson - 181 views - 0 comments
    CHRISTMAS WITH SONORO Wednesday 21 December, 7:30pm at Holy Trinity, Sloane Square, London SW1X 9BZ In their first London concert since before the pandemic, Sonoro are joined by special guest, writer and actor Andy Hamilton for an evening of festive music and spoken word celebrating the joy of Christmas. “Classical concerts seldom feel s... read more

  • MESSIAH Hope and Salvation: the meaning of Handel's masterpiece

    Added October 22, 2022 by Frances Wilson - 220 views - 0 comments
    MESSIAHHope and Salvation: the meaning of Handel's masterpieceby Stephen Thornton Handel’s Messiah is performed by thousands of choirs and choral  societies across the world every year. The music is sublime, but how  often do the singers or, indeed, the audience, stop to think about what it’s all about? This approachable boo... read more

  • HYMNPACT! ® A brand new digital resource from the Royal School of Church Music

    Added October 21, 2022 by Frances Wilson - 188 views - 0 comments
    Introducing Hymnpact!® - a brand new digital resource from the Royal School of Church Music to bring music in schools and churches closer together. “I love to hear people sing because it lifts my spirit” – Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury Hymnpact!® is a subscription-based digital resource for primary schools and... read more